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Akvo Launches WoW: A No-CAPEX Water Solution for Businesses

Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems has launched its innovative Water-on-Want (WoW) initiative—a first-of-its-kind, OPEX-based water solution for businesses across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

This model uses a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) contract structure, allowing companies to access atmospheric water generators (AWGs) without any upfront capital expenditure (CAPEX). Instead, clients pay a per-litre OPEX fee, with Akvo handling installation, operations, and maintenance—making sustainable water access seamless and risk-free.

“WoW is more than a product—it’s a shift in how companies approach water sustainability,” said Navkaran Singh Bagga, CEO & Founder of Akvo. “By eliminating CAPEX, we’re making eco-friendly water tech accessible to all businesses.”

With a minimum daily off-take of 500 litres, WoW is positioned as a scalable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solution for companies looking to reduce dependence on conventional water sources and improve their ESG performance.

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This Indian Company Is Turning Air Into Drinking Water

Amid growing global water scarcity, Akvo, an Indian startup, is redefining how we source drinking water—with machines that extract water from air.

Using Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs), Akvo captures moisture from the atmosphere, filters it, and condenses it into clean, potable water—mimicking the natural process of dew formation.

How It Works

Air is first passed through a triple-layer filtration system to remove dust and impurities. It’s then cooled below the dew point, causing moisture to condense into water droplets. These are collected and filtered multiple times to meet drinking water standards—offering a sustainable alternative to groundwater and bottled water.

Built for Versatility

According to Navkaran Singh Bagga, Founder and CEO of Akvo, the biggest challenge has been optimizing water yield while keeping energy consumption low. Innovations in heat exchange, filtration, and IoT monitoring have made Akvo’s AWGs more efficient and affordable.

While best suited for warm and humid environments, Akvo’s systems are designed to operate even in moderate humidity, making them viable in a wide range of climates.

A Renewable Water Source

Akvo’s AWGs tap into the Earth’s atmosphere—an inexhaustible source holding over 3,100 cubic miles of water vapor. Unlike groundwater depletion or energy-intensive desalination, this approach is low-impact and climate-resilient.

“Atmospheric water generation offers a renewable, decentralized solution for communities facing droughts and water pollution,” says Bagga.

India Today

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Akvo, an Indian company, has developed innovative Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) that extract potable water from the humidity in the air. These machines simulate natural condensation to generate clean drinking water, providing an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to groundwater extraction and desalination.

The AWG process involves pulling air through a three-layer filtration system to remove dust, cooling the air to condense moisture, and storing the collected water in a tank. The water undergoes multiple filtration stages before it is ready for consumption.

Ideal for warm, humid environments, the technology works best in coastal regions with temperatures between 21°C to 32°C and humidity over 40%. Akvo’s AWGs also function in moderate humidity, making them adaptable to various climates.

AWGs tap into the abundant resource of atmospheric water vapor, making them a renewable, low-impact solution for communities suffering from water scarcity, pollution, and inadequate infrastructure. The technology offers a sustainable future for water security, particularly as climate change exacerbates global water crises.

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As climate change intensifies and extreme weather events strain freshwater availability, Indian researchers and innovators are exploring cutting-edge solutions to tackle water scarcity. On World Water Day, attention turns to ideas that go beyond conventional sources like groundwater and surface water.

Harnessing Rain Energy
Dr. Visakh Vaikuntanathan and his team at Shiv Nadar University are working on an innovative concept: extracting energy from rainfall. Their research focuses on “all-weather cells” that function as both solar and rain-powered energy units. By calculating rainfall intensity and raindrop energy using IMD data, they aim to build a rain energy map and harvest kinetic energy through rooftops and drainage systems.

Water from Air: A Real-World Solution
Another futuristic technology making real-world impact is atmospheric water generation (AWG). Navkaran Singh Bagga, CEO of Akvo, leads the way with machines that pull humidity from the air and turn it into clean drinking water. Operating in 15 countries, Akvo offers eco-friendly, decentralized water systems with zero upfront costs through its BOOT model. The company recently launched the Water-on-Want (WoW) initiative, providing sustainable water solutions to corporates across India.

“AWG offers a reliable and green alternative to depleting water resources,” says Bagga. “It’s scalable, efficient, and built for future resilience.”

Technology and the Himalayas
In the Himalayan region, melting glaciers are altering river flows and threatening water security. Experts like Dr. Dipankar Saha from MRIIRS emphasize the need for urgent intervention. Companies such as Suhora are using satellite data, sensors, and predictive analytics to monitor glacial changes and help reduce disaster risks.

With India home to 18% of the global population but only 4% of freshwater resources, such innovative technologies are not just promising – they’re essential.

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Sustainable Water Management Strategies by Akvo

India faces a growing water crisis, with 70% of its water polluted (NITI Aayog). At Akvo, we believe clean water is essential for public health, environmental restoration and economic growth. It is key to building a sustainable, pollution-free India.

Our Founder & CEO, Navkaran Singh Bagga, outlines strategies for sustainable water management:

Harnessing Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) Technology

Akvo’s Water Block extracts clean drinking water directly from the air, providing a decentralized, eco-friendly solution. Modular and IoT-enabled, it can be deployed in urban rooftops, rural schools, and remote areas, reducing dependence on groundwater.

Circular Water Management

Promoting water reuse through treatment and recycling ensures minimal waste and sustainable water use across agriculture, industries and households.

Community-Centric Solutions

Empowering communities through:

  • Water User Associations
  • Micro-Irrigation
  • Rainwater Harvesting

These grassroots initiatives ensure efficient water management and long-term impact.

Policy and Public-Private Collaboration

Strong policies like Jal Shakti Abhiyan must integrate technologies like AWGs. Public-private partnerships can accelerate infrastructure development and sustainable water solutions.

Education and Awareness

Raising awareness about water conservation helps change behaviors – reducing waste, encouraging rainwater harvesting and promoting sustainable practices.

Conclusion

At Akvo, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions like the Water Block to secure clean water for all and build a pollution-free future.

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Silicon India

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Access to clean drinking water remains a critical issue worldwide, especially for underserved communities facing the challenges of water scarcity. AKVO Atmospheric Water Systems, founded in 2017 by Navkaran Singh Bagga in Kolkata, is pioneering an innovative solution to this pressing problem by turning atmospheric moisture into clean, drinkable water.

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Harnessing the Skies for Hydration: Akvo’s Innovation Lights Up Lakshadweep

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We’re thrilled to share a snapshot of change – straight from the heart of Lakshadweep!

The year 2019 marked a leap forward in our journey towards water sustainability as we, Akvosphere, in collaboration with the Airport Authority of India (AAI), brought our state-of-the-art 180K machine to the sun-kissed isle of Agatti.

Educational Empowerment

Nested within the walls of a school that once felt the parched throes of scarcity, now stands a beacon of hope—our Akvo unit. With each drop of clean water it produces, it signifies a tide turning against water scarcity, delivering not just life-sustaining hydration but also seeding the clouds of knowledge about sustainable living and innovation among young minds.

Technology and Community

This picture captures the essence of collaboration, where technology meets humanity. The smiles reflect a community’s resilience and the promise of a future where clean water isn’t a luxury but a given. The Akvo 180K machine is more than an appliance; it’s a testament to human ingenuity and the spirit of CSR that aims to quench the thirst of generations.

Impacting Lives

As we look back at the deployment in Lakshadweep, we are reminded that innovation isn’t just about the machines we build; it’s about the lives we touch. The success of this project has paved the way for many more, spreading ripples of sustainability across the globe.

Join the Conversation

Let’s discuss how we can bring such transformative changes to more communities in need. Share your thoughts on how we can collectively make a difference with innovative water solutions.

Sustainability Karma

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The global water crisis is the most pressing issue of our times, making its way across more than two billion people without clean and safe drinking water. Several factors cause this growing scarcity, namely: climate change, rapid urbanisation, and the depletion of freshwater resources. Because of this, the innovation of more presiding pressing water technologies has been their shift towards addressing these challenges, promoting sustainability, and helping in aspects to counteract climate change. One of the exciting innovations in water technology goes by the name of Atmospheric Water Generators or AWGs for short.

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ET Edge – Insights

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India stands at a critical juncture where water scarcity threatens not just rural areas but major urban centers as well. Rapid urbanization, coupled with the erratic monsoon patterns exacerbated by climate change, has led to a severe imbalance between water demand and supply. Major cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai, despite their economic might, often find themselves grappling with crippling water shortages. In this scenario, conventional methods of sourcing water—whether from rivers, lakes, or groundwater—are proving unsustainable. It is against this backdrop that innovative solutions, such as Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs), present themselves as more than just technological novelties. They offer a fundamental shift in how we can harness a previously overlooked resource: the humidity in the air.

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Ashish Vidyarthi Podcast

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Navkaran Singh Bagga (Founder and CEO of Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems) takes Ashish Vidyarthi on an educational journey on how Akvo Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) makes drinking water from Air.

Navkaran explains how their proprietary ground breaking water system and the modular system – Akvo Water Blocks utilises condensation to produce pure drinking water from the humidity in the air. Which meet large water supply needs, each block generating up to 500 litres of water daily allowing you to scale from 5,000 to 1,00,000 litres daily.

The discussion also addressed the challenges of water management in various areas of India & the world along with the importance of educating people about the possibility of creating limitless water with AWGs.

Akvo has deployed its products in 14 countries and multiple multinational companies have installed the Akvo Water Blocks, which are most effective in areas with high humidity, such as Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Goa, Kolkata, Mumbai, Lakshadweep etc.

The conversation left Mr Vidyarthi fascinated and we hope more people become aware of this technology because Akvo gives you complete water independence without having to be bound to pipe lines and dubious water sources.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtCkMd2JvqY&ab_channel=AshishVidyarthiPodcast

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